MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,058 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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front number plate cracked
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
o/s wing mirror glass cracked but not restricting view
wing mirrors damaged
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
front number plate cracked
o/s wing mirror glass cracked but not restricting view
wing mirrors damaged
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
engine warning light on
slight corrosion to exhaust system
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
engine warning light on
slight corrosion to exhaust system
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
plastic sill covers fitted
slight corrosion to exhaust system
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
plastic sill covers fitted
slight corrosion to exhaust system
EML
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear exhaust system corroded
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front most bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front most bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
EML
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear exhaust system corroded
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Engine management warning light illuminating.
Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear exhaust deterioreted.
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Engine management warning light illuminating.
Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear exhaust deterioreted.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine management light staying on
offside rear tyre on 2mm tread
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge
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KN05 AKV is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
Across all 2005 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 91,500 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Saab 9-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KN05 AKV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Saab 9-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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KN05 AKV is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 March 2005.
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